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Madison to
Clinton Town Beach
Ride
Total Distance: 34.7
miles Elevation
Gain: 777 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 777 ft / 34.7 mi = 22.39
ft/mi Terrain: Flat to rolling
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region:
South Central Connecticut
City/Town: Madison
Starting Location: I-95
Exit 61 CPL (Rt. 79) in Madison
Ride Description: This
very picturesque ride over mostly flat terrain passes along the shoreline of
Madison en route to Hammonasset State Park, the Clinton Town Dock and Clinton
Town Beach. The return trip
takes an inland route over slightly more hilly terrain that showcases some
pretty Guilford, Killingworth and Madison homes
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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2.9
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Madison Surf
Club: Restrooms in season
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3.5
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West Wharf
Jetty (Madison): Views of Long Island Sound
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~4.7
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East Wharf:
Restrooms or portable toilet
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8.8
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Meigs Point
(Hammonasett State Park): Pavilion, restrooms, swimming (water in season)
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~10.9
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Start tour
of campgroundstake your time; see a lot of it
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15.8
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Bridge
over the Hammonasset River
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17.8
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Friendlys Restaurant; deli/sandwich shop to right and
convenience store to left on Rt. 1
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18.6
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Clinton Town
Dock: Marina, seasonal snack bar, portable toilets; views & good
lunch/snack stop
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20.8
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Clinton Town
Beach: Picnic pavilion
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21.6
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Clinton
Village Green
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26.1
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Small pond
w/ gazebo & park bench (views)
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